poor mans DIY V-lock battery

[@normanboyes4983]

I rather regret two things: 1. Not discovering your channel years ago. 2. Discovering your channel last week and as a result I have actually done bugger all other than watch far too many of your videos. Your skill set is insane, you are the definitive ‘polymath’ and your attitude always seems to be ‘I can do that. I love the humorous subtitled quips. I would love to know the back story (how you developed your skills set) but also respect your privacy. Oh well - must dash I have got bugger all to do but get on with watching the rest of your videos.😉👍

[@timberdish]

Nice work man! Very much beats being at the mercy of these companies who charge an absolute fortune for batteries. Great job.

[@mecaserg]

No wood was hurt in the making of this video. Clever solution.

[@BarneySaysHi]

"Sticks like sh!t to a blanket." I've never heard of that one before but it's quite fitting!

[@forrestaddy9644]

I suggest an automotive storage battery located low on the base to replace the weights. 10 times the Amp hours for double the cost of an import drill battery Add a dedicated charger for use overnight.

[@Andrew_Fernie]

Despite the silence, we could still hear the Yorkshire war cry of HOW MUCH !?!? From a fellow Yorkshireman 😉

[@themediaman100]

Come on Andrew, 'Ow MUCH!

[@cinemaipswich4636]

Excellent video for budget power. I'm no DIY guy, so I use same Small Rig parts with laptop powerbank. I got a 2 Amp one with a display and adjustable voltage for $50.00. Still a lot cheaper than V or Gold Lock mount and battery, and a lot less weight. It powers my Blackmagic Pocket 4K for 4 Hours straight.

[@bren106]

I had to watch to the very end in the hope you replaced that disaster of a tip on the soldering iron.

[@lemagreengreen]

I love how power tool li-ion packs are becoming an almost-standard, certainly in the DIY/hacker world they are with these adapter plates easily available and they make as good a standard as any. Seen lots of people build them into their projects.

[@tarstarkusz]

Yeah, but using off brand batteries in high drain devices or fast charge devices is a very bad idea. They become off brand generic wrap batteries because they cannot handle the current rating in the first place. Lithium ion batteries are too dangerous to screw around with when the quality of the cells is unknown.

[@planespeaking]

​@@tarstarkusz The drain of a camera isn't going to be higher than power tools, the batteries have a protection/charge controller built in

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Still a good idea for a means of mobility and who likes having leads getting tangled up hey. Great video mate

[@TerryLawrence001]

Smallrig makes a nice pivoting cheese-plate that I attached a Milwaukee battery adapter and voltage reg board. That lets me tilt the display to be more visible and tuck the battery right up when I don't use the LCD on my GH4

[@djmoulton1558]

As an alternative, overhead power outlets in the workshop can make it much easier to run extension cords without having to wrap them around corners and furniture.

[@gth042]

Like most things on your channel, very slick (and professional)! I look forward to your using it :)

[@PaulSaxbyPhotography]

You Sir are an absolute genius. I have been looking at doing something like this for a while but didn't know where to start, this is a brilliant idea. Thank you, please keep up the good work. :)

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

Cheers! Ive actually been making another for my 700d which I film at home with and I have modified that one and the one on my C100 with one of these- amzn.to/3D2v7CW and fitted both circuit boards into one of these- amzn.to/3yNAx1Y it disconnects the battery when it falls below a set voltage to protect from over discharge. turns out im terrible for leaving the camera running and have ruined one of the batteries by discharging it too much a few times!

[@PaulSaxbyPhotography]

@@NewYorkshireWorkshop Thank you, these will be really useful. I have a similar problem, I need to run cameras for extended periods so I often completely run batteries down. I really appreciate your help.

[@twotone3070]

Interesting idea, I will bare it in mind, but at the moment I'm only using a 70D and a monitor with a separate battery which last long enough for what I'm doing. Very nicely thought out and executed.

[@AdityaMehendale]

Nice! btw - You can get a DC/DC converter with a 3rd trim-pot called "UVLO" (under-voltage lock-out) - with this you can set the input voltage at which the converter will stop operation. This can prevent your battery from over-discharging. Surprising that Makita didn't build-in an over-discharge protection in their batteries...

[@ImpactWench]

He specifically mentions they're knock-offs.

[@bogenjaeger98]

As far as i know only Milwaukee has under voltage protection in the batteries, dewalt and makita has it in the tool controller.

[@scottsorby7966]

I laughed at the shocked Yorkshireman,,, greetings from a very amused Scotsman - great work 👍

[@Andrew_Fernie]

Us Yorkshiremen are just Scots with the generosity beaten out of us 😉

[@CihaPet]

1:28 2:08 The comedy relief in your videos are top notch! :-D And a very frugal approach for a solution for your power needs.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Great video on solving your camera 🎥 battery 🤩

[@ro63rto]

What a good idea. I could use this for running my Bluetooth amp/spk in the garden. Just need some cheap batteries from Lidl/Aldi.

[@bushratbeachbum]

Bit late to the party, and im guessing you probably know, but incase you don't or it helps someone else, voltage is a very poor indicator of stste of charge with lithium batteries. That's only good for lead based cells. It gives an indication but as demonstrated, the voltage drop is not linear at all so you can easily ruin lithium cells if you don't use a bms or battery management system to control things. Love your video style fella. Not seen one I've not enjoyed yet. Nice one!

[@mediaflmcreation]

2024 checking in... prices for v mount batteries are absolutely freakin stupid right now. I found a dewalt battery solution but I wouldn't mind making one of these bad boys too. I like that voltage reg

[@chungdha]

The additional cost of soldering tool and also a voltage meter tool? Also it takes up much more space.

[@jeremygreenwood8501]

Nice job as always. It is really worth avoiding running the battery flat. Over-discharge can lead to internal failures and fire (in rare cases), particularly if the cells in the battery become unbalanced. The Makita tool would shut down at a safe level but your psu will do its damdest to keep the camera running. There has to be a neat way to introduce a low battery alarm but I can't think of it at the moment. As an expat Yorkshireman, I'm still in shock at the cost of the genuine batteries.....

[@nurgle11]

Low voltage protection circuit set at 14v would do the trick or BMS will cost about 10ish bucks

[@planespeaking]

The batteries themselves already have this circuitry inside.

[@chazM6116]

great project I am not sure about putting the data cable but inside the coiled power led as it could have an effect

[@philipjones9297]

One extremely talented guy 👍

[@martinpersson4996]

Thanks for the nice video. I had the same idea to power my BMPCC4K from a bunch of cheap Lidl 20V/2Ah batteries that I got on clearance. I already have the same kind of regulator used here but I don't trust it enough. My plan is to add an inline fuse on both input and output side, then use some heavy zener diodes to clamp the voltage to a safe maximum, pulling enough current to blow the fuse on the output side if the regulator fails and passes the full battery power through. An easier option would be to use lower voltage batteries; V-mount batteries are 14-16V. The Lidl batteries are simply 5 cells in series, an option would be to bypass one if the charging circuit could be adapted.

[@wojciechbajon]

Don't overdo the emergency. Instead of zener diodes, I suggest using isolated DC-DC converters or Triac cowbar protection based on the TL431 IC. It is not recommended to bypass 1 battery. It's better to use an old laptop battery. This has the additional advantage that in the event of a converter failure, the battery voltage will be supplied to the device - i.e. too low. BTW: It doesn't make much sense to limit the current on the converter. This has applications in battery charging and LED powering.

[@martinpersson4996]

Thanks, I had completely forgotten I wrote this. I can only agree on your suggestions. I ended up buying a set of D-tap V-lock batteries and charger on a sale for this application.

[@glistertj]

I like that pin clock...

[@paulwomack5866]

Very neatly done - looking at your rig "as a whole", could you have (with hindsight) included a big ol' lead acid battery in the base, acting as both stabilising weight AND power source? Some halogen table lights exploit their transformer as the (required) heavy base.

[@ramandeepsidhu8316]

Dffgdghhk

[@Nono-hk3is]

I had the same thought. We did that for a rolling laptop stand used in a healthcare environment. It would last for almost two shifts.

[@larryduncan6756]

OK.....SO YOU GOT ME HOOKED A LONG TIME AGO. YOU ARE A JOINER-METAL WORKER(NOT A LOT OF DIFFERENCE,JUST ONE IS HARDER ON HANDS. BUT......WHERE IN GODS WORLD DID YOU LEARN HOW TO 'MAKE' THE GEAR IN MDF.....PARTS OF A CHAIR AND A PILE OF BOLTS,NUTS ETC??.THANKS FOR MAKING YOUR VIDEOS,YOU GIVE ME A LOT OF JOY IN MY SHORTENING LFE,WELL DONE.

[@timtim4726]

It's too complicated but it's ok since you have plenty of tool accus. this construction protrudes a lot and you don't need to see the dc-dc converter all the time. I'd made it more compact. I ordered some parts like li-ion cells, d-tap connector, BMS board to make diy vmount battery. Subscribed to your channel.

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

Yeah its definitely a bit over sized! I am actually putting together a new rig right now because last year the C100 had an accident and the HDMI port got damaged, ive been using the Canon M50 in the meantime and the footage is less than inspiring so ive picked up some BMMCC's for a main rig and seperate compact rig. Im using the sony L series batteries this time which are much smaller and dont need a converter. Ill re-configure the tool battery set up to use on lights.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I was thinking of doing this with DeWalt batteries but didn't want to turn u on set with bright yellow batteries that reflected in things too! My old lodger had the batteries you where looking at, IDX?, and they would run his Sony A7S with an external monitor / recorder all day, like 7-8 hours. So there is a difference and if its on lacation for professional filming then you want pro, industry standard gear, but everyone hates how much these things cost. I mean, why buy a Red camera when a BlackMagic 6k does a better job for way cheaper? (I've used both, I know - neither is an Arri)

[@catfishgray3696]

SOME PEOPLE CAN DO ANYTHING, GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, [ BACK TO WORK ]...

[@wambembalubu]

Ingenious

[@LightningGuardian]

I like the clock.😄

[@mickleblade]

Valuable beer tokens saved!

[@cobberpete1]

Everyone knows it's just a myth that Yorkshire men are tight with money 🤣🤣🤣. Nice and effective fix

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

shhh dont tell anyone

[@stun9771]

So Cool...you’re way ahead of me...if I wanted to go techy I’d probably just use my iPad and charger...I’ve found the iPad gives a pretty good video output.......but then, what the hell do I know....lol...

[@ewhac]

14:25: There's a glitched frame just after the clock hits 1:46. Anything to worry about?

[@vincentrolfe1384]

Ordered a voltage regulator just like yours and had to view this vid at 2:16 go get an idea of where the heat sink goes. Got mine from China and slow boat delivery. Did you have to take that PS paper off of the acrylic pieces?

[@thecarlob_007]

Who would have thought Macgyver was a Yorkshireman.

[@lordhenry6040]

Hi, I have been watching your show what’s with the muted button?

[@JohnnyMotel99]

There is maybe another way, dummy battery in the EOS and set voltage to EOS battery voltage. Then camera display should show battery capacity as the circuitry will monitor voltage fall-off

[@martinpersson4996]

You can actually house a small DC regulator inside the dummy battery so it is a neat idea. However, the camera might be more sensitive to voltage spikes from the battery circuit than it is on the external input, so caution is advised if going this route.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Yer soldering iron tip looks like a pigs mickey... There..someone had to say it... 🙄😂 I love vids like this, saving money is doin Gods Work ... Carry on.... 🤗 😎👍☘️🍺

[@malcolmgunnell1082]

Excellent channel, your projects are really enjoyably to watch. Can you make the text font a bit bigger.

[@JohnSmith-ju1gi]

Anyone know specs model # for voltage regulator? I was thinking of checking adafruit

[@vincentrolfe1384]

If you seal coat over the broken red floors, the batteries last a lot long..??

[@H4rleyBoy]

Very well done, you should make a kit for resale, out of interest where are you getting your knock off batteries please? Kev in Keighley

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

they were off ebay, i bought them in 2018 and the seller is now defunct unfortunately but there are loads available, to be honest though it is worth buying originals, the ones that came with the drill set had lasted like 10 years of professional abuse!

[@H4rleyBoy]

@@NewYorkshireWorkshop the Dewalt ones are like £100 for two, what I paid for the whole lot with a spare, and they only lasted two years unfortunately. thank you for replying, I'm new to your channel.

[@H4rleyBoy]

@@NewYorkshireWorkshop I did get some eventually £32 for two, they seem to be very good, thanks for the heads up.

[@DaleDix]

Im glad you sorted out the batteries, but I think you're on the wrong track when it comes to blankets.

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

blankets?

[@twobob]

We did get through it together. Know a guy who is doing something similar with a fancy camera, will mention this. Ta

[@junejunes2024]

As the saying goes: Q. what do you call a tight Scotsman? A. a Yorkshireman

[@timknight68]

Where were you when Noah was building the ark? Cos really, you'da cut that 120 years in half.

[@edsteele1134]

Makes me feel really inferior You're a clever guy. Good videos :)

[@ÐÞæ]

Lovely solution and great implemented :-) Maybe you could program / set a setpoint at which the battery is protected in discharging further, just before the 14 V mark?

[@planespeaking]

The battery itself has a charge controller board inside which does this

[@ktkprinting5809]

❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍✅

[@JL-rx6hl]

Oooow Muuuch!!!!!!!

[@igorbarabash2477]

А наш Дмитрий Бербраер знает где всё это можно купить дешевле )))

[@thom-novi]

clap clap clap

[@WattWood]

Patent it "Yorkshire battery"

[@briangoldberg4439]

Cool! Thanks for posting your good idea to save some cash. Do you film a lot of footage outside of what you share on youtube?

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

I film quite a lot for each video which then gets trimmed down into watchable content, i know thats not what you meant though. I do enjoy the filming but It can be a bit of a pain to film when im trying to get my teeth into a project so I want it to be as convenient as possible, hence the Jib and better camera etc, now it is so easy to move the camera around im more likely to film stuff!

[@NellsMechanicalManCave]

Disappointed it didnt get to 2.29 🤣🤣

[@wojciechbajon]

TIP: For better battery life, do not discharge it below 15V, as this leads to drastic degradation. If possible, charge it when the voltage drops below 19V.

[@waltherlorenz7390]

crass

[@SjurWarEagle]

Interesting tinkering video disqualifies itself by adding adds vor fraud/scam products...

[@NewYorkshireWorkshop]

what is scam product?